England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke says the one-day series will be played in "the most competitive spirit," and vows to take cricket in Pakistan forward in his role as chairman of the ICC Pakistan task team.

Andy Murray says that he is coping with the sweltering temperatures at Flushing Meadows after his 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko in the first-round of the US Open.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt says the three players at the centre of 'spot-fixing' claims are free to continue playing international cricket unless charges are brought against them.

Russia defeat China 89-90 to take a giant step towards the next phase of the World Basketball Championships in Turkey and leave China facing elimination. New Zealand, or the Tall Blacks, came through 71-61 winners against Canada to inflict a fourth straight defeat on the Canadians and all but send them home.

Kevin Pietersen says he regrets his outburst on Twitter that followed his omission from England's limited-over plans and looks forward to playing county cricket for Surrey.

New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris tells BBC London that he hopes his side will be well supported when they take on the Toronto Raptors at The O2 in London on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, in the first regular-season NBA games to be played in Europe.

Pakistan limited overs captain Shahid Afridi says his team are focused on their one-day series against England and hopes they will be able to put the recent betting scandal behind them.

Gareth Barry looks ahead to England's European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday and hopes his team-mates can produce a convincing display for manager Fabio Capello.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says he is taking nothing for granted as he looks to establish himself as England's number one adding that he hopes to start his first competitive international against Bulgaria at Wembley on Friday.

England goalkeeper Beth Storry pulls off a string of brilliant saves to deny China and help her team maintain their unbeaten start to the World Cup with a 1-0 victory (UK users only).

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says the selectors have done the right thing in leaving out Kevin Pietersen for the one-day series against Pakistan and says the batsmen was "completely wrong" to announce the news on Twitter.

National selector Geoff Miller explains the reason for dropping Kevin Pietersen from England's limited overs series against Pakistan is so he can focus on finding form before the Ashes series in Australia.

England's Theo Walcott says he has worked hard to bounce back from the disappointment of not making the World Cup squad, but is pleased with his early-season form.

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt says it is hard for all sports when people cheat or fix events, but insists the only way to combat the stigma is for 'clean athletes' to keep winning.

The world's fastest man, 100 metre runner Usain Bolt tells Radio 5 live's Richard Bacon about his rivalry with fellow sprinter Tyson Gay.

Every week Football Focus presenter Dan Walker will be hearing the views of BBC Sport's top pundits, commentators and reporters in our new online feature - Focus Forum. This week Dan chats to former England manager Peter Taylor.

United States claim their third win with a hard-fought 70-68 win over Brazil plus the rest of the action from day three of the World Championship in Turkey.

In an exclusive interview with 5 live Sport, Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says claims he refused to play against Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup are a "disgraceful accusation", but admits he was concerned about a possible transfer away from the club.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni says he will allow goalkeeper Shay Given time away from the the team's training camp if he needs to sign for a new club on transfer deadline day, but says Robbie Keane is unlikely to move.

European Ryder Cup vice-captain Darren Clarke says the decision by captain Colin Montgomerie not to make Paul Casey or Justin Rose wildcard picks for the tournament was "tough".